On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.
Acting
Debbie Reynolds serving legendary grandmother witch with theatrical flair.
Production
Charming practical monster designs on a TV movie budget.
Costume
Aggie's iconic purple cape — Halloween costume inspiration for decades.
Director
Duwayne Dunham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Debbie Reynolds performed most of her own stunts, including riding the giant jack-o'-lantron, because legend behavior.
This launched four films and made Kimberly J. Brown the longest-running Marnie, though she was recast for the fourth movie — a betrayal fans still haven't forgiven.
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